How to Hunt for Wild Ginseng: 11 Steps is a guide to hunting for wild ginseng.
The Illinois Covid-19 vaccine plan and vaccination eligibility can be found at the State of Illinois Coronaviruses Response site.
The purpose of the Illinois Ginseng Act was to conserve wild American ginseng in Illinois.The law requires that people who dig or harvest wild ginseng in Illinois be licensed.Licensing and regulation of dealers involved in the purchase of ginseng from Illinois is required.
The U.S. requires this Act.ginseng can be legally exported from the United States to the Orient if it comes from Illinois.The United States has entered into an international treaty on the trade of ginseng.The U.S. has the power to enforce the treaty within the United States.The Fish and Wildlife Service.They require the individual states to regulate harvest and commerce in a way that will assure that the species does not become extinct.Cultivated ginseng is similar to wild ginseng.
A Ginseng dealers license is required for each individual at a given location who is engaged in the purchase of ginseng from growers or harvesters.For the purpose of this Act, "Individual" is defined as a person, partnership or corporation.From April 1 to March 31 of the following year, licenses are valid.Both residents and non-residents can get a dealers license.For a resident the fee is $50.50 and for a non- resident it is $100.75 per year.Online or by phone, licenses are available through the website at the Department of Natural Resources Direct.The Commercial License/Permit Office can be reached at 217/785-3423.
The root of the ginseng plant (Panax quinquefolius) which is growing in or has been collected from its native habitat is referred to as "wild ginseng."Plants that arise from seed planted in the wild or plants that have been replanted into the native habitat are considered wild ginseng."Cultivated ginseng" means that it is grown in tilled beds under shade or natural shade.
In Illinois, the season for harvesting wild ginseng begins on the first Saturday in September.The season is the same statewide.Only two weeks following the opening of the harvest season can dealers purchase wild ginseng.Cultivated ginseng can be purchased by the dealer at any time.
The Department of Natural Resources provides forms for dealers to fill out.
If a license is not required by state of origin, the license number can be deleted.
When purchasing from more than one state, a separate entry must be made for each state and Illinois county.
Give the name of the dealer and the date that the ginseng was certified as to origin.
The purchase record must be made in duplicate and copy(s) mailed to the Department of Natural Resources on the last business day of each month in which purchases are made.The purchase record is needed to support the certification of the origin of ginseng.
The department requires dealers to submit a year-end report by May 1.The forms provided by the Department will be used to complete the report.Number of pounds purchased, certified and sold will be asked by the Department.Where the ginseng was shipped will be asked by the Department.
If the dealer knows that the wild ginseng was dug or gathered before the established harvest season, they can't buy it.If the seller does not have a valid license or has violated the GinsengConservation Act, dealers may not purchase ginseng from them.
All ginseng purchased by licensed Illinois dealers must be certified as to kind, weight, and origin by a certification agent of the Department of Natural Resources, Office of ResourceConservation, Division of Forest Resources before they can sell or ship it.The borders of Illinois are where certification will be done.It will be done by appointment.The purchase records of the ginseng roots must be examined by the agent before the certification papers are issued.To be legally exported from the United States, a copy of the Illinois Wild Ginseng Shipping Certificate is required.There are different procedures for certifying ginseng.Changes in procedures will be communicated to dealers prior to the harvest season.The ginseng program manager can give you information on the certification.By appointment with the listed forestry division agents, cultivated ginseng can be certified at any time.From the opening of the buying season until April 1, wild ginseng can be certified.Uncertified wild ginseng is not allowed from April 2 to the opening of the next buying season.
In Illinois, ginseng is defined as being grown in tilled beds under shade or natural shade.Wild ginseng is seeds or transplants that are not tilled in beds.Illinois law only regulates commerce in the roots of ginseng.
The Ginseng Growers License costs $25.50 and is valid through March 31 of the following year.Online or by phone, licenses are available through the website at the Department of Natural Resources Direct.The Commercial License/Permit Office can be reached at 217-785-3423.
Cultivated ginseng can only be sold in Illinois.Residents and non-residents of Illinois can apply for a dealers license from the Department of Natural Resources.A certifying agent of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forest Resources must certify the origin, quantity, and type of ginseng in Illinois.The boundaries of the state are where this certification must be done.A licensed buyer can certify a crop before it is sold.If a grower is selling to an out-of-state dealer, it would be in the dealer's best interest to have the ginseng certified by the grower.The ginseng must be weighed and inspected by the officer at the border of Illinois before it can be certified.The procedure for certifying ginseng varies from year to year.Prior to the harvest season, dealers and growers will be notified of current procedures.The ginseng program manager can give you information on the certification.
The purchase of one and two year old live roots can be done without a dealer's license.If you sell live one and two year old ginseng roots, you don't have to have them certified.
The Department of Natural Resources provides forms for ginseng growers to fill out.The records will contain:
An annual report of harvest must be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources if the crop is sold before April 1 of the following year.
The root of the ginseng plant (Panax quinquefolius) which is growing in or has been collected from its native habitat is referred to as "wild ginseng".Plants that have been replanted into their native habitat are considered wild."Cultivated ginseng" means that it is grown in tilled beds under shade or natural shade.
An Illinois ginseng harvester's license is required for anyone digging or harvesting wild ginseng.The license must be in their possession.The licenses cost $7.50.Online or by phone, licenses are available through the website at the Department of Natural Resources Direct.The Commercial License/Permit Office can be reached at 217/785-3423.
In Illinois, the season for harvesting wild ginseng begins on the first Saturday in September.The season is the same statewide.The harvest of wild ginseng can only be done on plants that are at least 10 years old.Harvesters will plant all of the seeds from the plants they harvest in a way that will encourage their growth.